National Immunization Awareness Week

National Immunization Awareness Week (NIAW) is an annual event held in the last week of April to highlight and recognize the importance of immunization. This year, Canada’s NIAW – from 24 to 30 April 2023 – coincides with Vaccination Week in the Americas and World Immunization Week.

Theme: Let’s catch up with confidence

#NIAW2023 #VaccinesWork #GetImmunized

Over the past few years, many of us missed out on seeing the people we love and partaking in the activities we enjoy, in order to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and to protect ourselves and others. We stayed at home, only went out when we had to, connected with loved ones online or over the phone, and cut back on social gatherings in our communities. It was not easy. Another thing that was not easy during this time was staying up to date on routine immunizations. In several places, routine immunization programs came to a grinding halt, and many people were unable to receive the vaccines they needed. This has not only put people behind in their routine immunizations, but has also left the door open for a resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases, such as measles and polio. As we continue to live in our ‘new normal’, we are regaining the opportunity to catch up with friends and family, catch up on the hobbies we love, and catch up on the vaccines we missed. We want everyone to be able to catch up with confidence, knowing they are safe and protected against vaccine-preventable diseases.

This National Immunization Awareness Week, let’s catch up with confidence. Immunize Canada encourages everyone in Canada to get up to date on the vaccines they need. Let’s catch up on our vaccines. Let’s catch up on what matters. #GetImmunized with confidence.

We invite you to celebrate National Immunization Awareness Week with us!

Download our NIAW 2023 logo

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Share our ready-made social media posts

Social media calendar: 01-23 April 2023

Social media calendar: 24-30 April 2023

I almost lost my life to meningitis B. Now, we’re raising awareness to save others.

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I almost lost my life to meningitis B. Now, we’re raising awareness to save others.

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I almost lost my life to meningitis B. Now, we’re raising awareness to save others.

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HPV took my sister from me. Now, I’m raising awareness to save others.

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HPV took my sister from me. Now, I’m raising awareness to save others.

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HPV took my sister from me. Now, I’m raising awareness to save others.

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Myth-busting Mondays: social media images

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Share our posters

I almost lost my life to meningitis B. Now, we’re raising awareness to save others.

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HPV took my sister from me. Now, I’m raising awareness to save others.

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Watch our videos

Let's catch up with confidence | short video

Hear Neil's story about his sister Alison's battle with cervical cancer caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), and the importance of getting vaccinated against HPV. | short video

Hear Andrea's story about her daughter's near-fatal encounter with meningitis B, and the importance of getting vaccinated against it. | short video

Hear Dr. Vivien Brown discuss the importance of protecting ourselves and our loved ones against meningitis B. Talk to your health care provider for more information about the meningococcal B vaccine. | short video

Tips on how to celebrate #NIAW2023!

National Immunization Awareness Week in your community, using this sample Proclamation.

about immunization with these credible online resources.

your own immunization awareness activities in your community. Download our Awareness Campaign Ideas - Get your community involved resource.

your plans and ideas for Immunization Awareness Week activities with your colleagues across Canada! Contact us and send us your ideas/plan/suggestions. Get ideas from our Awareness Campaign Ideas resource.
messaging promoting immunization via social media – using the hashtags #VaccinesWork and #NIAW2023.

a short article about the history of National Immunization Awareness Week in Canada.

Archives: Past NIAW awareness campaign resources

Past NIAW campaign resources can be found here.